Christmas Eagle

[Smo_Off]

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On Christmas Day, Our Group encountered a sick Bald Eagle.
We thought it had a fish in the water.
Magicmike wanting better pictures,so he kept creeping closer and closer until we realized something was wrong. We inspected the bird as much as we could before leaving because of lack of daylight. That night I posted to the AGFC the info and pictures that Mike took. Next day Clay Cahoon seeing the pictures contacted HAWKS. The bird was found and picked up. It was found to have lead poisoning. Now I know he doesn't care about credit. But I can't tag him in facebook, or share something to his time line. I want to let everyone know that Mike started the ball rolling on this by getting out his canoe and taking pictures of the bird. So I'll give him the credit here.

[paddledog]

Sounds like everyone had a piece in that rescue.
Unfortunately great pics.

[magicmike]

Cory - I think the credit for the good outcome is all you. I sure didn't know what to do other than take pictures. Thanks for getting the experts involved. I've been worried about our little friend. Now I can sleep a little better, knowing she's in good hands. -M-

[shawn_rackley81]

Good job guys. That made me smile. I'm all about conservation. I'm sure the eagle is grateful aswell

[Deuce]

Great job! This will need to go in the next newsletter.

[okieboater]

Clay,

I am not familiar with that rescue outfit.

Do you have contact information so we can get a update on that bird's condition and maybe make some contributions.

The paddle group, your and their fast action might save this bird. They deserve our help to keep them going.

dave

[RobM]

Great job to Mike for the pictures, Cory for contacting & posting. Thank you Clay for taking care of this by getting a hold of HAWK.
Awesome group of paddlers!! Yes this should go in the news letter !!

[fryingsquirrel]

Dave, their website is http://www.hawkcenter.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[okieboater]

Thanks Mr. Squirrel,

I do not do facebook or twitter. Could not locate a regular web page for the arkansas unit, but did find this address in Russellville. Am sending a donation to them to help get our Eagle back to health.

HAWK
PO Box 1922 Russellville, AR
72811-1922

Got the envelop made up for mail pickup monday.

appreciate all who are helping this awesome member of our world. Hope to see her flying over head on the Mulberry soon as these fine folks get her going.

[magicmike]

Thanks so much for the contact info for HAWK. They will get a donation every Christmas from me , from now on , in remembrance of our friend. "LONG LIVE THE CHRISTMAS EAGLE! "-M-

[Owl]

I'm sending a donation next week. I've got our buddy framed in my living room as a reminder of the awesome power of nature and randomness.

[magicmike]

Sweet!!!!!!-M-

[okieboater]

This entire event could not be more in the spirit of Christmas.

You guys not only did the right thing and rescued a fellow river traveler,
you gave all of us our "Christmas Eagle" to take care of.

Very proud of you gents and what you did on Christmas Day 2014.

[cpresoz]

How very sad that she passed away. Everybody did everything they could. This event has made me more aware of the fragility of life and the warmth that such close encounters brings to all of us.

[magicmike]

Does anyone know where the eagle ended up? I'd like to give some money to them too.-M-